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Greg Woolf
Greg Woolf, the author of Rome: An Empire's Story Second Edition, published by Oxford University Press.
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James IV of Scotland Kneeling in Prayer
A c. 1502 parchment illustration showing James IV of Scotland (r. 1488 to 1513 CE) kneeling in prayer to an altarpiece. Behind him is Saint James. (Hours of James IV of Scotland, Austrian National Library, Vienna...
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Legio III Italica
A coin issued by Gallienus in 260 to celebrate Legio III Italica.
Credits to: Classical Numismatic Group
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Roman Officer from Legio XIII Gemina
A reenactment photo presenting an officer from Legio XIII Gemina.
Credits to: Mary Harrsch
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Legio II Italica
A coin presenting the symbol of Legio II Italica, the she-wolf with twins. By Emperor Gallienus.
Credits to: Classical Numismatic Group
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Legio V Macedonica
A coin issued by Roman emperor Gallienus to celebrate the V Macedonica.
Credits to: Classical Numismatic Group
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Khotyn Fortress
Khotyn Fortress is a 13th-century fortification in Khotyn, Ukraine. It is located on the right bank of Dniester and was an important defence and trade point.
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Elizabeth I Hardwick Hall Portrait
A c. 1598 CE portrait of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE). Attributed to Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) or his former apprentice Rowland Lockey (c.1566-1616). The queen was into her sixties at the time of...
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Elizabeth I Phoenix Portrait
A c. 1575 CE portrait of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1588-1603 CE) known as the 'Phoenix Portrait'. The work is by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) and is named after the pendant the queen wears hanging on her chest. The...
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Elizabeth I Darnley Portrait
A c. 1575 CE portrait of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1588-1603 CE) known as the 'Darnley Portrait' after its one-time owner. The queen is wearing a less feminine dress than in later portraits but still has her usual pearls...
